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Bernice Pearl Smith, 97, Tonganoxie, KS, passed away Wednesday November 25, 2020 of complications due to COVID-19 at the Medicalodge of Eudora.
A private graveside service will be held for the family in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.
Bernice was born May 18, 1923 in Lansing, KS, the daughter of Matthew and Pearl (Stuckey) Edmonds. She married Everett Smith before he left for war April 1, 1944. He preceded her in death in 2011. She worked at Walmart for 25 years making many friends of customers and fellow employees.
She is survived by her daughter Phyllis Loy and her daughter Chandel; her son Ronald (Butch) Smith, wife Marian and his children Sheri, Jennifer, Gregory and Jeremy; her daughter Patricia Ebelke, husband Dr. David and her daughters Amy and Rachel; her son Jeffery Smith, wife Joyce and his daughters Sammi and Lexi; her son Douglas Smith, wife Kay and their children Allee and Mac; Her daughter Jeannie Vonderbrink, husband John and their sons Jordan and Alexander. Also surviving are 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandsons.
The family would like to thank the Staff at the Medicalodge for their kindness and loving care.
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Sorry to hear about Bernice!
She was such a happy, sweet lady. I got to know her from visiting my mother in law and then my mom at Medicalodge.
She made us all smile when she came into the room.
Thinking of you all...
Kim Neis
Kim Neis
Friend
December 3, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, I work for Medicalodges and it was my pleasure to get to know Bernie over the last year. She will be greatly missed.
Missy
Acquaintance
November 30, 2020
Mrs. Smith was one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever known. Always so happy and kind, and I enjoyed seeing her while growing up with her daughter Jeannie. Prayers to her family and I send my deepest sympathy.
Debbie Shoemaker Krivjansky
Friend
November 29, 2020
Aunt Bernice loved her family very much. She also loved her younger sister, my mom. She would tell everyone how much they looked alike. She also wanted every baby to have brown eyes! She will be missed. Hugs and prayers for her family.
Cindy Blake
Family
November 28, 2020
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